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- pronunciation:
- eIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- into thin air, off the air, on the air, up in the air
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth. Air is made up of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases, and has no taste, odor, or color.
Smoke from the factories is polluting the air.- similar words:
- atmosphere, gas, oxygen, ozone, stratosphere
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definition 2: |
all that is above the ground; sky.
The kite flew high up in the air.- synonyms:
- heaven, sky
- similar words:
- atmosphere, ether, stratosphere
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definition 3: |
movement of the atmosphere; breeze or wind.
We enjoyed the cool air coming in through the window.- synonyms:
- wind
- similar words:
- breath, breeze, current, draft
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definition 4: |
the way a thing or person appears to be.
The magician had an air of mystery.- synonyms:
- atmosphere, character
- similar words:
- appearance, aspect, bearing, climate, feel, impression, manner, spirit, style, tone
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related words: |
face, look, pose, wind |
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phrase: |
into thin air, on the air, up in the air |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
airs, airing, aired |
definition 1: |
to open to the air or put outdoors.
We aired out the house on the first warm day.- similar words:
- fan
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definition 2: |
to speak about, usually in public.
He aired his problems.- similar words:
- broadcast, display, present, vent
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related words: |
disclose, discuss, talk |
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phrase: |
off the air |
The words air, ere, and heir sound alike, but each has a different meaning.
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broader category including air |
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gas |
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parts of the body associated with air |
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lungs, mouth, nose, trachea, windpipe |
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relating to lack of air air |
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choke, deflate, smother, suffocate |
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some actions involving air |
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blow, breathe, burp, choke, cough, exhale, gasp, inhale, puff, pump, sneeze, sniff, snort, whistle |
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some components of air |
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carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen |
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some descriptions of air |
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clear, damp, foggy, fresh, humid, misty, steamy, stuffy |
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some instruments that measure air |
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barometer, thermometer |
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some sounds of air |
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swish, whoosh |
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some things that use air |
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accordion, air bag, bagpipe, bellows, carburetor, duct, fan, flue, harmonica, Jacuzzi, kite, organ, pipe, pump, tire, vacuum, whistle, wind instrument |
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